Senior Accountant

Company Overview

ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the national security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities.

Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission-critical customers.

We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape.

Job Summary

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Sr. Accountant with expertise inaccounts payable / receivable, payroll, Costpoint and financial reconciliations. This role is a critical part of our accounting team, supporting both daily operations and month-end close processes. The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for overseeing payroll, managing vouchering and three-way match processes, and ensuring accurate reconciliations across multiple accounts.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General Ledger, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Perform Month-end close processes
• Reconcile bank accounts and ensure daily cash balances align with accounting records.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
• Assist with financial statement analysis, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Design and maintain Excel spreadsheets to support reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Perform vouchering of AP expense invoices and ensure proper coding and timely posting.
• Execute three-way match (PO, receipt, invoice) for all AP transactions.
• Reconcile vendor statements, credit card activity, and AP subledger to the general ledger.
• Monitor daily AP listing errors and ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare credit application requests and support vendor management.
• Generate and distribute customer invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Record customer payments and apply cash receipts against outstanding invoices.
• Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor aging reports, follow up on past due accounts, and escalate collection efforts as needed.
• Maintain accurate customer records and support credit evaluation processes.

Payroll

Collaboration & Support

Position Qualifications

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Competency Statements

Experience and Skills

Education

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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